Overview
- Hamburger SV accepted Kuntz’s request for an early contract termination and released him from duties with immediate effect, the club announced.
- Finance chief Eric Huwer and sporting director Claus Costa are handling operations on an interim basis as the club evaluates succession options.
- Media reports attribute the decision to a serious illness in Kuntz’s close family, and Kuntz has asked for privacy regarding the details.
- During roughly 18 months in charge, Kuntz oversaw promotion, steadier club culture, and improved finances, with the club reporting €126.5 million in revenue and a €4.4 million profit for 2024/25.
- HSV sits 13th with 16 points from 15 matches and continues winter preparations; reporting indicates plans to pursue one or two strikers, a backup goalkeeper, and left‑back depth in the January window.